ClustervsMandarina Bavaria
Cluster and Mandarina Bavaria are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Cluster
Alpha acid
5.5–9%
Beta acid
4.5–6%
Total oil
0.4–1 mL
United States
Mandarina Bavaria
Alpha acid
7–10.5%
Beta acid
4–8%
Total oil
0.8–2 mL
Germany
Key differences
When to pick Cluster
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Mandarina Bavaria
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Cluster
FloralEarthySweet
Only in Mandarina Bavaria
TangerineLemonCitrusResinHerbalTropical
Property
| Property | Cluster | Mandarina Bavaria |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5.5–9% | 7–10.5% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–6% | 4–8% |
| Co-humulone | 33–43% | 31–35% |
| Total oil | 0.4–1 mL | 0.8–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 38–46% | 35–45% |
| Humulene | 15–20% | 10–15% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–10% | 6–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 1–2% |
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |